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A recently released white paper from Ace Private Risk Services reminds financial advisors that many investors are increasingly turning to their passion for fine art, wine and other collectibles in an effort to rebalance their investment portfolios. Sound risky? Well, it is not uncommon that well managed collections outperform more conventional investments. This strategy is […]

  Frances Zeman, Accredited Senior Appraiser of the American Society of Appraisers, reminds us in this important one page primer of the importance of being able to document the value of what one owns. Ms. Zeman encourages collectors to consider themselves as custodians for the property they own, and shares several good ideas on […]

Or so it was written in a fortune cookie. For those with significant liquid assets stored in a wine cellar, careful consideration should be given to the risks that can threaten a valued collection. In addition to arranging insurance solutions to protect against such risks, we can also assist those with significant wine collections by providing […]

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